It's a busy period for potential transfers right now. We'll start with the New York Red Bulls, who are apparently after Armando Lozano, a 29-year-old central defender who currently plays for Spanish side Córdoba and would provide extra cover in what is likely to be a busy year for the Red Bulls across three competitions.

Injuries have limited Nelson Rivas to only 11 appearances since he signed with the Montreal Impact in 2011, but the Impact have re-signed the Colombian center back for 2014. “He has been healthy for months now," Impact sporting director Nick De Santis said. "We have to do everything in our power to help him stay healthy going forward.”

6. HOMEGROWN HOOSIER MAKES HISTORY

Another players signed, sealed, and delivered will make history for the San Jose Earthquakes. The club has inked its first-ever Homegrown player, Indiana University star Tommy Thompson, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder recently voted Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

Staying with former MLS Homegrowns in Europe, some definitive news finally on Juan Agudelo. The former New York/Chivas USA/New England star has signed with English Premier League side Stoke City, who have sent him out on loan to Dutch side FC Utrecht until the end of the season while the Potters continue to fight for his UK work permit.

9. OLUM SOUNDS OFF ON KENYA

What about MLSers in Africa? Lawrence Olum, the Kenyan midfielder who played a vital support role in Sporting KC's MLS Cup victory, has yet to debut for his country, but in an intervew with SuperSport.com had some choice words for the Kenyan soccer establishment. "What ails Kenyan football is lack of vision," he said. "We do not see where we want football to be in the near future."

With the USMNT currently training in Brazil, the experience will likely mean more to Benny Feilhaber than anyone else on the squad. Feilhaber, who turned 29 on Sunday, was born in Brazil and the midfielder will be working his hardest to be back with the squad in the summer. However, the Sporting Kansas City player also revealed that he harbours a dream of one day playing for Brazilian side Botafogo.